Sidibe captured the dynamism and joy of a rapidly changing west africa. All that the reveling clubgoers that sidibe chronicled for decades required was the raw material of american and western european pop culture. Malick sidibe, mali twist fondation cartier pour lart. Sidibes work documents a transitional moment as mali gained its independence and transformed from a french colony steeped in tradition to a more. Incardona, laura, serani, laura, incardona, laura, serani, laura, sidibe, malick. Malick sidibe andre magnin, alexis schwarzenbach, malick sidibe on. Malick sidibe fondation cartier pour lart contemporain. The legendary photographers work which examines mali life in the 1950s, 60s and 70s is being celebrated with a new book and exhibition. As andre magnins assessment of the sudanese photographer malick sidibe reveals, this is an indigenous talent. Malick sidibe obituary art and design the guardian. Born in mali around 1935, sidibe had no idea what life had in store for him. His portraits and documentary photography captured the unique atmosphere and vitality of an african capital in a period of. In 1995, the fondation cartier pour lart contemporain presented the first solo exhibition of the malian photographer malick sidibe outside of the african continent.
Sidibe was born into a peasant family, and his life was changed when he was selected to attend the school of sudanese craftsmen in bamako. See available photographs, prints and multiples, and works on paper for sale and learn about the artist. Malick sidibe photo poche french edition sidibe, malick, serani, laura on. Malick sidibe was a celebrated malian photographer.
Malick sidibe, can you tell us about your childhood. Malick sidibes mesmerizing portrait of postcolonial mali. Malick sidibe born 1935 or 1936 april 14, 2016 was a malian photographer. Malick sidibe born 1935 or 1936 is malian photographer noted for his blackandwhite studies of popular culture in the. Apr 28, 2016 malick sidibe, a photographer who came to be known as the eye of bamako, has died, aged 80, in the malian city whose people and culture he captured so vibrantly in his black and white images.
Goats and soda a paris museum is showing the first. After a brief apprenticeship, malick sidibe opened studio malick in 1962, the year seydou keitas studio closed. Malick sidibe was a photographer known for his blackandwhite images chronicling the exuberant lives and culture, often of youth, in his native bamako, mali in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. The portrait photographs of seydou keita and malick sidibe michelle lamuniere, malick sidibe, seydou keita on. One year after the artists death on april 14, 2016, the fondation cartier pays tribute to him with mali twist, a large retrospective exhibition accompanied by a catalogue. The first major posthumous exhibit of works by the. The african continents bestknown photographer, malick sidibe was awarded the venice biennale golden lion for lifetime achievement in 2007making him the first photographer ever to receive the honorand in 2008 he received the infinity award for lifetime achievement in recognition of his contribution to.
Malick sidibe nicknamed the eye of bamako is one of africas most beloved portrait photographers. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Malick sidibe 19352016 was born in soloba, a small village in mali. For the duration of his halfcentury career sidibe worked out of the bamako photo studio he opened in 1962, saying, whenever there was a dance, i was invited. Sep 28, 2018 malick sidibe is a photographer from mali that is known for his shots of nightlife and popular culture in bamako, mali, in the 60s and 70s.
The first major posthumous exhibit of works by the great malick sidibe of mali. Born in mali in 1935, malick sidibe opened his own studio in bamako in 1958. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The first malick sidibe retrospective opens at the fondation cartier mali twist, opening october 20, includes several neverbeforeseen works by the master photographer. Malick sidibe andre magnin, alexis schwarzenbach, malick sidibe on amazon. Malick sidibe led the sale with a grouping of 38 silver prints presented in custom frames by the artist, 19642001. Positioned at the junction of malian independence in 1960 and a period of rapid modernization, his works bear witness to the joy, insouciance and confidence of africas youth. The photographs reveal malick sidibes capacity, starting at the beginning of the. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months. Mali twist, one of the finest monographs ever assembled of the masters work. Its in the 1960s when the cha cha music and rock n roll hit mali. Malick sidibe icontent douglas sloan director youtube. The following interview is a translated transcription from a video interview produced by jerome sother for it was recorded in rouen, 2008. Malick sidibe simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Nov 20, 2017 exhibitions malick sidibes paris survey is an electrifying portrait of mali in the swinging sixties. The catalog of an exhibition organized by the fogg art museum, harvard u. In candid scenes of youth culture in 1960s bamako and intimate studio portraits, malick sidibes photographs capture ordinary life with style and verve. We love malick sidibe especially the pictures in this book. Interview with malick sidibe photographs by malick sidibe. Malian photographer malick sidibes life followed the trajectory of his nation. A record for malick sidibe in swann photo sale fine books.
Malick sidibe, mali twist fondation cartier pour lart contemporain. Known as the eye of bamako, malick sidibe took photos in dance halls, soirees and his studio. Influential african photographer malick sidibe died in 2016. Voguemali twist offers an essential and immersive survey of the beloved african photographer malick sidibenicknamed the eye of bamakowho chronicled the exuberant youth culture of his native bamako, mali, in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Malick sidibe by laura incardona, 9788836617166, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. As french colonial rule ended in 1960, he captured the subtle and profound changes reshaping his nation. Malick sidibe documented malis youth culture and bamakos nightlife in the years. His photos of people dancing are really fresh, but he also has some beautiful shots of people posing in studio. Published in 2003 by steidl and the hasselblad center, in conjunction with the artists receipt of the 2003 hassel. Malick sidibe, laura incardona 9788836617166 boeken.
As an invaluable document of 1960s mali, and as a large portion of sidibes oeuvre, chemises is an essential volume for anyone interested in contemporary african photography. Oct 20, 2017 known as the eye of bamako, malick sidibe took photos in dance halls, soirees and his studio. Malick sidibe 1935 april 14, 2016 was a malian photographer noted for his blackandwhite studies of popular culture in the 1960s in bamako. Apr 11, 2016 malick sidibes images of popular and youth culture still resonate among young photographers who have been influenced by the noted malian documentary photographer.
Its great insight to the west african lifestyle many of us have never seen. And it was captured by malian photographer malick sidibe, bringing international recognition and big deal awards. Produced in conjunction with an exhibition of the same name at fondation cartier, the book takes us through the artists life work. Jun 27, 2017 our studio bamako editorial pays tribute to the late malick sidibe, the father of african photography who passed last year, and remains our forever inspiration. The largestever exhibition of his work, on display at the fondation cartier in paris until the end. Malick sidibe 1935 14 april 2016 was a malian photographer noted for his blackandwhite studies of popular culture in the 1960s in bamako. During his life, sidibe gained an international reputation and was considered, along with seydou keita, to be malis most famous photographer. The first malick sidibe retrospective opens at the fondation. It presents work from a highly regarded commercial photography studio that operated in malis capital.
Apr 25, 2018 in celebration fondation cartier pour lart contempourain and editions xavier barral present malick sidibe. He was known for his blackandwhite studies of popular culture in the 1960s in bamako. He opened the malick studio in 1962 in the heart of bamako, subsequently becoming involved in the cultural and social life of the capital, and proving especially popular with young people, whom he depicted as they embraced new dances from europe and cuba and western fashions. He started out herding his familys goats, then trained in jewelry making, painting and photography.
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